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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 12h

With the BC Municipal Election less than two weeks away, here's an in depth look at the candidates running for Nanaimo Mayor and Council positions. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/10/04/d...

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Detailed biographies: Nanaimo Mayor and Council candidates

NANAIMO - Ahead of advance voting beginning Oct. 7, NanaimoNewsNOW is offering more detail on the candidates r...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Eight years into the job and Nanaimo's Mayor says he still has more he wants to do. Leonard Krog is one of four names on the ballot this month for the city's top elected position. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/10/03/j...

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Job not finished for Nanaimo’s Mayoral incumbent

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Plans to widen school zone speed limits at several #Nanaimo schools is moving to the next stage following a committee-level endorsement this week. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/10/02/n...

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Nanaimo elementary school zone speed reduction plan advancing

NANAIMO - Significantly expanding the 30-kilometre-an-hour speed zones in neighbourhoods surrounding seven Nan...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Joel Grenz says his experience on Parksville council positions him to help advocate for the city as mayor. He lists finding and funding an additional water source as his top priority. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/10/02/o...

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One-term Parksville councillor believes he can make greater impact as mayor

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Closed for around 11 weeks, the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre will re-open on Monday. A new water feature, as well as the replacement of HVAC systems inside, highlights the $13.7 million renovation, partially covered by senior government grants. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/10/02/n...

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New water feature, extensive maintenance complete as Nanaimo pool to re-open

NANAIMO - Closed for roughly two and a half months, the city's largest aquatic facility is ready to welcome sw...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ICYMI: Our Know Your Vote tool is now live! It helps voters in the City of Nanaimo find candidates who match their views on a variety of topics, including downtown revitalization, the economy, transportation, and more. Take the survey: nanaimonewsnow.com/knowyourvote/ #Nanaimo

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Know Your Vote

NanaimoNewsNOW's Know Your Vote tool helps voters find candidates who match their values and opinions on key city issues in Nanaimo.

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Former #Nanaimo teacher Carlo Pavan has been banned for seven years following an online sting involving a man posing as a 14-year-old boy. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/10/01/f...

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Former Nanaimo teacher banned after online sting bust

NANAIMO - Arranging a meeting with who he thought was a 14-year-old boy was a costly decision for a former Nan...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Nanaimo Clippers have a massive addition to their roster ahead of a tough three-in-three in the Lower Mainland this weekend. Patrick Fortune has returned to the club after a tryout in the WHL. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/10/01/c...

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Clippers strike good Fortune with veteran’s return

NANAIMO - The Clippers have started well in the new BCHL season with a 3-1 record in September.But their roste...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The City has completed its Sea Level Rise Management Plan, looking at areas at the highest risk of being impacted by rising sea levels and how to prepare for it. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/10/01/n...

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Nanaimo continues progress on plans to prepare for rising sea levels

NANAIMO - Work is continuing on how the City can prepare and respond to rising sea levels.During the Monday, S...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Pet Corner, brought to you by The Shady Rest Pub in Qualicum Beach! Meet Ozzie, a one-year-old male husky mix who's full of energy and love, he just needs a forever home to thrive in. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/29/b...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mary Beil is hoping to be the next Mayor of Parksville, following a two-term stint on council. She believes her experience and relationships formed with numerous organizations would benefit the community. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/29/t...

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Two-time Parksville city councillor hoping to be the next mayor

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mitchel Lunn, 52, is described as a Caucasian man, 6'1", 200 lbs. with brown, buzz-cut hair and blue eyes. Photo provided is recent. #Nanaimo

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock made stops in Oceanside and Nanaimo on Monday, as they head south to Victoria, where the tour will wrap up on Friday. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/28/v...

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VIDEO: Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rolls into Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Riders from the annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock made their way through Oceanside and Nanaimo, be...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Anne Marie Dryden is one of four candidates running to be the next Mayor of Nanaimo, a campaign she started after being asked to run by a community advocacy group. Dryden said she wants to put government "back in the hands" of voters. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/28/f...

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Former financial planner seeking Nanaimo Mayor’s chair

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Competing elections next month are set to strain the attention and desire of voters to get out to the polls on back-to-back Saturday's. Local voter turnout in Nanaimo was already under 24 per cent in 2022, down from 41 per cent in 2018. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/28/l...

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Local voter turnout expected to suffer with looming provincial vote

NANAIMO - Real Estate is becoming scarse, both on street corners for candidate signage, and in the minds of vo...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Parksville's Jensen Centre housed a standing-room only crowd as voters learned more about candidates with the local general election looming. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/27/w...

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Water supply, taxes dominate Parksville election forum

PARKSVILLE - A pleasant early fall afternoon didn't discourage a large crowd from filling Parksville's Jensen ...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Area drivers are being asked for patience this weekend as the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock makes its way through the region. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/27/t...

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Tour de Rock riding through Nanaimo Sunday & Monday

NANAIMO - Drivers can expect some minor delays during their weekend travels, and potentially into the Monday m...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nessa Cymbalisty is one of three candidates to be the next Mayor of Qualicum Beach. She's looking to bring her education in law and experience as an event planner to the Town's top elected position. #Qualicum nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/25/l...

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Law-student & event coordinator running for Mayor of Qualicum Beach

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A man and a woman remain in police custody, facing 15 theft and breaching court order charges after a string of incidents over recent weeks at the BC Liquor Store at Port Place Shopping Centre in Nanaimo. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/25/n...

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Nanaimo couple facing 15 charges after downtown liquor store thefts

NANAIMO - A man and a woman remain in police custody awaiting a court date next week after a string of robberi...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The 132nd edition of the Vancouver Island Exhibition is back. This year's lineup includes new additions like a car show and old favourites like the midway and main stage entertainment. #nanaimo #oceanside #fallfair nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/25/1...

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132nd annual Vancouver Island Exhibition opens in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The rides, entertainment, music, and mini-donuts are set to take over the Beban Park Fairgrounds thi...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Three southwestern B.C. glaciers, including ones around Whistler-Blackcomb, could disappear completely within a couple of decades, according to new research. The Whistler glacier is of particular concern, shrinking by 95 per cent over 50 years. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/24/t...

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Three B.C. glaciers face extinction within decades due to climate change, study says

Three glaciers in British Columbia's southwest could "disappear completely" within decades in what a researcher says is the result of years of inaction on climate change. A new study from Simon Fraser...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sarah Lovegrove is the focus of our next Mayoral candidate profile. Lovegrove is a former ER nurse turned community advocate, who's making a push to become Nanaimo's next Mayor. Her platform features addressing toxic drug and housing challenges.

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Tour de Rock rolls into Oceanside on Thursday, with stops in Qualicum Beach and Parksville. After a trek west over the weekend, the annual Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser returns to Nanaimo on Monday. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/24/a...

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‘Already beyond expectations:’ Tour de Rock rolling into Oceanside

PARKSVILLE - A 1,200 kilometre journey down Vancouver Island is about to wind its way into Oceanside.The Cops ...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Mike Butler is the focus of our next Mayoral candidate profile as we look across the mid-Island ahead of the 2026 municipal election. Butler, who runs a port/shipbuilding company, is concerned about rising taxes and kickstart private sector growth. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/23/p...

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Parksville Mayoral candidate calls for spending restraint, job creation

PARKSVILLE - Having run in prior federal elections, a candidate vowing to deliver governance for the people is...

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NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's a new blue line look for the Nanaimo Clippers this season, but opponents seeking a lack of experience are set to be sorely disappointed. Despite the turnover, the team's new defence brings considerable Junior pedigree. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/23/c...

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Clippers reforming blue line for new season

NANAIMO - The new BCHL season has begun for the Clippers with an almost entirely new defence corps.Hudson Gill...

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